Crescent Moon not sighted: Bhatkal Qazis say Eid-ul-Fitr on April 22
In the event of Crescent Moon of Islamic month of Shawwal not being sighted on Thursday evening, the two Qazis of Bhatkal announced that the Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday April 22.
Friday, April 21 will mark the 30th day of the holy month of Ramadan in Bhatkal.
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Man assaulted over fish auction dispute at Malpe Harbour
Malpe: A 52-year-old man was allegedly assaulted at Malpe harbour on Tuesday morning around 7.30 am over a dispute related to a fish auction.
The injured has been identified as Sheikh Ayub (52), a resident of Ambalapady. He has sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at the government hospital in Ajjarkadu, Udupi.
According to the complaint, Ayub works as a fish auctioneer at Malpe. On Tuesday morning, a boy reportedly brought fish to him for auction. While Ayub was conducting the auction, Mithun Karkera allegedly arrived at the spot and questioned him as to why he had brought the fish and why he was conducting the auction.
It is alleged that Mithun assaulted Ayub with his hands, hitting him on the face, eyes, stomach and head. He is also accused of abusing and threatening him.
A case has been registered at Malpe police station and further investigation is under way.
